EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — Lucy Ann Morris, the 27-year-old East Stroudsburg woman wanted on a bench warrant since early November, is back in custody after Stroud Area Regional Police arrested her Friday morning.

Police took Morris into custody on November 21, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., ending a search that began when she failed to appear for a court hearing on drug-related charges.

The Original Arrest

The case began on July 10, 2025, when an officer spotted Morris standing outside the Walmart on Lincoln Avenue in East Stroudsburg around 11:00 p.m. A routine records check revealed she had two outstanding bench warrants—one in Monroe County and another in Northampton County.

When officers arrested her on those warrants and searched her belongings, they discovered narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside her purse. She was transported to Monroe County Correctional Facility on the existing warrants.

New Charges and Failure to Appear

Following the July arrest, prosecutors filed new charges against Morris:

• Title 35 § 780-113(a)(16) – Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Title 35 § 780-113(a)(32) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Morris was scheduled to appear in court but failed to show up, prompting authorities to issue a bench warrant on November 4, 2025. Police released a public notice asking for help locating her.

Back in Custody

Stroud Area Regional Police arrested Morris approximately two and a half weeks after the warrant was issued. Details about the circumstances of her arrest and whether she turned herself in were not immediately available.

Suspect Information:

• Name: Lucy Ann Morris
• Age: 27
• Race: White
• Gender: Female
• Height: 5’5″
• Weight: 130 lbs
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Arrest Location: East Stroudsburg, PA

What’s Next

Morris now faces the original drug possession charges from July, plus potential additional penalties for failing to appear in court. Court records show she is being held at Monroe County Correctional Facility.

Under Pennsylvania law, possession of a controlled substance can carry penalties ranging from misdemeanor to felony charges depending on the type and amount of drug involved. Failure to appear for court is a separate offense that can result in additional fines and jail time.

As with all defendants, Morris is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Reference ID: 2025-016635
Incident Type: Drugs / Narcotics Violation
Arresting Agency: Stroud Area Regional Police Department

Anyone with additional information about this case can contact the Stroud Area Regional Police Department. Tipsters can remain anonymous.